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With a new airport, Montserrat's simmering volcano and intriguing Pompeii in the Tropics are more accessible than ever.

Box Purse Women Bonjanvye Bags Evening Snake Handbag Pattern Gray Clutch for Long known as the Caribbean's Emerald Isle for its Irish heritage and lush rainforests, Montserrat welcomes visitors with a green shamrock-shaped stamp in their passport. Drive from the just-opened airport through the newly-built area of Brades and you might think a building boom had struck an improbable locale. In fact, Montserrat's former airport and capital are no longer accessible, laid to waste by pyroclastic flows that began erupting in 1995.

Montserrat’s future is bright as major development will take place in the form of a new capital town at Carr’s and Little Bay. The master plan has been approved for work to commence which will be done in phases. There are plans to develop commercial, residential and leisure areas which will provide investors with a unique set of opportunities. Anchored by the development will be a new port at Carr’s Bay which will welcome ferries and small cruise vessels and cargo vessels, the town’s waterfront will overlook the port and marina, an elegant beach front hotel will command prime position on the adjacent hill, luxury villas and condominiums will also be ideally located, as will a marine village providing facilities. The Montserrat Development Corporation (MDC) is at the forefront of this new and exciting development. They can be reached at www.investmontserrat.com or on 664 491 4702 or email info@mdc.ms for more information.

The activity has continued on and off, but Montserrat's northern third remains a safe landing, with the volcano monitored round-the-clock by a team of scientists tasked with keeping visitors and the island's current 4,700 residents aware of Mother Nature's inner rumblings. In sum, Montserrat makes for an unusual holiday.

Of course, Montserrat offers many of the Caribbean's traditional activities. Most of the beaches are of the black-sand variety, but Rendezvous Bay, a strand of tawny-hued sand, can be reached by following a trail over a bluff or by hiring a boat. Lime Kiln Bay is a prime snorkeling location, and there's also good diving - the small infrastructure has minimized impact on sea life. Although the volcano is off limits to hikers, Centre Hills forms a dramatic backdrop for other adventures on foot - an expanding network of hiking trails accesses rain forests, old banana plantations and views from sea cliffs. Local forest rangers will help you track the threatened Montserrat oriole, the national bird, and other rare species like the forest thrush and bridled quail dove.

Montserrat is the only Caribbean island that observes St. Patrick's Day as an official holiday, with musical concerts, masquerades and other traditional activities from around the second week in March until St. Patrick's Day. Montserrat celebrated 50 years of Festival in December 2012 which ended January 2 2013. This Festival is the largest one for the island which includes pageantry, calypso shows, jump ups, masquerade steel and string bands plus more. This year saw a huge number of returning residents as well as some first time visitors to the island who all came to enjoy the many activities and catch up with friends and family.

Nature's FireworksThe volcano is the star attraction, most easily viewed from the Montserrat Volcano Observatory on the slopes of Centre Hills. Good views of the volcano are also possible from Jackboy Hill and from Garibaldi Hill. Both show different views of the volcano and surrounding environs. St. George's Hill is an even closer perch for a spectacular panorama of the crater and ash flows, however this area is currently off limits. Below are the ruins of Plymouth - today a ghost town under a blanket of ash.

The Montserrat Tourist Board has published two maps for visitors: a road map and a map of nature trails. The road map includes information on stores, hotels, restaurants and taxis. On the nature map, travelers can learn safety tips and get details on each island trail, including the Katy Hill Trail System and The Cot.

Tourism to the island is on the rise, thanks to the $18.5 million Gerald's Airport that debuted in 2005. Daily scheduled flights are available on SVG Air and on FlyMontserrat from Antigua which is a short 15 minutes away. Charter flights are also possible with both airlines. There is also a ferry service between Montserrat and Antigua usually three (3) days a week. For updated ferry schedule and airline information go to: www.visitmontserrat.com

NIGHTLIFE

There are some small nightclubs and a host of roadside bars, better known as 'rum shops', where people gather informally to hang out or 'lime', have a drink and perhaps relax over a game of dominoes, especially on Friday nights. With limited evening culture. There is no closing time and most bars stay open 'until...' Salem, St. John's, Cudjoe Head, Davy Hill and Festival Village in Little Bay are home to many of these bars.

AIRLINES

SVG ABM-Air and FlyMontserrat offer daily scheduled flights as well as Charter flights to Montserrat’s John A. Osborne Airport.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Investment Information: For information on investing in Montserrat contact the Montserrat Development Corporation at 664 491 4700 or 4702, e-mail info@mdc.ms

ACTIVITIES

Volcano Viewing:The magnificent (and still active) Soufriere Hills Volcano is the island's stellar attraction, and the only live volcano in the Caribbean that you can observe at close quarters in safety. After centuries of lying dormant the volcano rumbled to life in 1995 and buried the capital of Plymouth lying in its foothills, reducing the once-vibrant city to a deserted shell- the Caribbean's own version of a modern day Pompeii.

Diving/Snorkeling:For snorkelers and divers, the coral reefs on Montserrat's North West Coast offers a variety of tropical fish and other exotic undersea life. Among the more spectacular dive sites are Little Redonda, a rock that reaches the surface from a depth of about 80 feet; the Pinnacles on the northeast corner of the island; and Yellow Hole, south of the Pinnacles, where there is the wreck of 19th century steel schooner which sank in 1886.

Nature and Adventure:The lush, forest Centre Hills is renowned for its biological diversity. The moist rainforest is home to many species of wildlife and most of the thirty-four species of resident land birds and migrant songbirds that inhabit the area. Birdwatchers will delight in a chance to spot Montserrat's rare national bird, the Montserrat oriole, as well as the forest thrush; the shy bridled quail dove, the mangrove cuckoo, the trembler and purple throated carib. Other regional endemic species that may be found are the mountain chicken, which is actually a type of frog, and the galliwasp, which is half-snake, half-lizard.

Hiking:There are numerous hiking trails through the lush vegetation that offers stunning views of land, sea and coastline.

Biking:Another great way to discover the island's hidden charms. Cycle along at your own pace, admiring the breathtaking views of the ocean, and the dramatic sweep of green hills, which many visitors say are very much like the Irish countryside.

Day Trips From AntiguaA number of tour operators based in Antigua operate day trips to Montserrat that include volcano viewing, a tour of the island, lunch and transportation. To book one of these tours contact:

MARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS

For visiting non-nationals a minimum stay of 3 working days in Montserrat is required before application can be made to obtain a special or Governor's Marriage License.

Application for the License is made through the Human Resources Management Unit (HRMU) and persons wishing to marry should contact the HRMU soon after their arrival on island so that they can be properly advised.

The following documents are required: • Birth certificate of each party• Affidavit of Identity (if applicable)• Deed Poll (if applicable)• A valid passport of each party• A copy of Decree Absolute, if either party is a divorcee• Copy of death certificate of deceased spouse if applicant is widowed• Certificate of non-marriage/affidavit confirming that applicant has never been married• Consent of the parent/s if any of the applicants is under eighteen (18) years• Postage stamps in the amount stipulated by law (the fee currently charge is EC$200.00)

Currency

The Eastern Caribbean Dollar (EC$), which exchanges at approximately 2.7 EC dollars to the US dollar and between 4.6 and 4.9 EC dollars to the pound sterling.

Credit cards are not widely accepted, but there is no problem cashing traveler's checks at the banks.

Climate

Winter and summer temperatures average between 24° and 32° Celsius (76° to 88° F). with constant breezes from the sea and mountains.

The annual rainfall is about 1,250-2,000 mm or 50-80 inches, well distributed throughout the year, with a wetter season from July to November.

Sneakers/trainers or rubber-soled shoes are practical for hiking and mountain climbing.

Languages Spoken

English is the official language, which is often spoken with an Irish brogue, a heritage left by the early Irish settlers.

Electricity

There is a reliable electricity supply, with a voltage of 220 volts. Some buildings are wired for both 220 and 110 volts to suit American appliances. Otherwise transformers are easily available to reduce the voltage from 220 to 110 volts.